Women’s Sports Weekly

The Washington Spirit stays unbeaten in the most dramatic way possible, an 8th-minute stoppage-time goal to stun the San Diego Wave and continue their unbeaten streak. The WNBA drama continues. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert delivers a PR clinic in deflection. The Aces dominate the Finals, and bench heroes Dana Evans and Jewell Loyd steal Game 1 before A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young go off in Game 2. We deep dive into the W’s officiating problem from the G League pipeline to pay gaps and what it will take to truly protect player safety.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Research by Madeline Schallmoser. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.

The WNBA isn’t just heating up, it’s on fire. The Phoenix Mercury punch their ticket to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2021, while Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve makes headlines with a fiery rant that got her ejected and suspended. But the drama doesn’t stop there, star forward Napheesa Collier drops a mic-drop interview, blasting the league for having the “worst leadership in the world.”Need a palate cleanser? We’ve got record-breaking crowds at the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final and NCAA Volleyball proving women’s sports fandom is stronger than ever.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.  

The WNBA hands out its 2025 season awards. Paige Bueckers shines as Rookie of the Year, Veronica Burton and Coach Natalie Nakase represent the Valkyries, and A’ja Wilson cements her legacy with a record-breaking fourth MVP. Hosts, Carolyn and Danielle also lock in their bold Round 2 playoff predictions.On the track, the World Athletics Championships deliver big moments: Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce claims her final podium, while Team USA dominates. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden sweeps the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m, and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone conquers the 400m flat with another record-breaking gold.Plus, Carolyn makes her case to hijack the show for Fat Bear Week (don’t worry, it’s still all about women’s sports).If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black. 

This week on Women’s Sports Weekly, we’re joined by Ryan Ruocco, the voice of the WNBA and NCAA Women’s Basketball. Ryan dishes on his favorite games to call, what it takes to prep for the big moments, and how he builds trust with players and coaches behind the scenes. We also dive into the upcoming WNBA CBA and the evolving sports media landscape.If you love women’s basketball, or just want an insider’s view of the game, you won’t want to miss this conversation!If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black. 

Aryna Sabalenka captures her first Grand Slam of the year at the US Open, while Amanda Anisimova falls short in her second straight major final. Team USA edges Samoa at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, but can’t escape the group stage. Plus: it’s WNBA playoff time! The Minnesota Lynx have the #1 seed locked, but the race is on for the rest of the top 4. Will the LA Sparks or Seattle Storm snatch the final playoff spot? We break it all down in our full WNBA postseason preview.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black. 

What a rollercoaster week in women’s sports! The USA Eagles barely stay alive at the Rugby World Cup after a nail-biting draw with the Wallaroos. Now it all comes down to Samoa (and some serious math). Over at the US Open, we binged hours of tennis and fell head over heels for Taylor Townsend’s grit and game. Plus, Naomi Osaka is back in full force, powering past Coco Gauff on her way to the quarterfinals. And in the WNBA, the Rookie of the Year and MVP races are heating up fast. Hear our predictions based on all the stats on who we think takes the crown.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.  

It was a record-shattering week in women’s sports! Paige Bueckers lights up the court with a historic 44 point game to snatch the WNBA single-game rookie scoring record. The league keeps soaring too, smashing its all-time attendance record with 2.5 million fans (and counting). Meanwhile, the NWSL makes history as 40,000+ pack the stands for Bay FC vs. Washington Spirit, the biggest single-game crowd ever for a U.S. women’s pro league. Carolyn gushes about Violet the Valkyrie, and we dive into the best nicknames in the game right now.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACTWomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black. 

Ultra runner Anne Flower shocks the running world with a debut victory at the Leadville 100, a race she didn’t even plan on entering. Meanwhile, the Seattle Storm and Atlanta Dream end their regular season matchups in a tie, leaving Carolyn and Danielle scrambling to settle their bets. Plus, Sue Bird gets immortalized with the first-ever WNBA player statue, cementing Storm history. And don’t miss our guest, Afriye Phillips, New York Liberty’s pro practice player, who pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed at the elite level.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACTWomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.  

It’s rivalry week in the WNBA and rivalry weekend in the NWSL  and the drama did not disappoint. The Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty in a rematch of the 2024 WNBA Finals, this time without Napheesa Collier or Breanna Stewart on the court. The LA Sparks edged out the Seattle Storm in a nail-biter, thanks to clutch heroics from Dearica Hamby and Kelsey Plum. Meanwhile in the NWSL, the Portland Thorns stayed undefeated at home after a goal-packed clash with the Seattle Reign. Plus, Carolyn and Danielle put their relationship to the test in a “How Well Do We Know Each Other?” game — and the results might surprise you.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.  

From record-smashing WNBA All-Star Weekend moments, to CBA buzz, and 72 hours of StudBudz streaming, Carolyn and Danielle are back with all the highlights. We’re talking AUSL’s first-ever softball champs (go Talons!), England’s epic UEFA Women’s Euro win over Spain—yes, we were there!—plus some personal dubs: Danielle hits the court overseas, and the Barbies crush it on the rec softball field. We are so happy to be back!If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACTWomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.  

She’s a Hall of Famer, a powerhouse coach, and, bonus, Carolyn’s sister and best friend. Ali Cecconi joins the pod to talk about her journey from George Mason softball to coaching at one of New Jersey’s top high school programs. She gets real about growing up with hard-working parents, spotting the X-factor in players, and what it’s like to be on an all-women coaching staff. We dive into the double standards for women coaches, play a spicy round of Cut, Bench, Start, and yes, we talk about Ali’s New Jersey accent. If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACTWomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black. 

This week, your favorite hosts flip the script! Carolyn and Danielle join Jillian Carroll Letrinko on the Sports and SHEnanigans podcast to dish on how Women’s Sports Weekly got its start, the power of partnerships, why listener love matters, and the state of women’s sports media. Tune in for laughs, real talk, and a peek at what’s next for Women’s Sports Weekly.Listen to Sports and SHEnanigans.Follow Sports and SHEnanigans. Follow Jillian Carroll Letrinko.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.

Carolyn and Danielle almost made it to Chicago to see the Sky beat the Lynx… but fate had other plans. Hear the chaotic tale that kept them grounded. Meanwhile, Tobin Heath officially retires from soccer so we're throwing a verbal parade in her honor. Iga Świątek shuts down Amanda Anisimova’s Wimbledon comeback in a ruthless straight-sets win. And the trilogy fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano? Pure cinematic magic. Fists flew, emotions ran high, and your hosts were all in.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.

Is the USWNT the shit? Carolyn sure thinks so after a commanding 3-0 win over Canada. The Indiana Fever clinch their first-ever Commissioner’s Cup, and Danielle is riding high as the Seattle Storm climb the WNBA standings with back-to-back wins. We break down the WNBA All-Star roster—celebrating records and newbies while side-eyeing the snubs. Plus, Carolyn drops a spicy secret at the end of the episode you definitely don’t want to miss.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.

Pride Month might be over, but Carolyn and Danielle are still riding the rainbow. They recap the fun, unpack why Pride matters to them, and break down a big week in women’s sports. The Denver Onyx make history as the first Women’s Elite Rugby champs, the WNBA drops major expansion news with teams coming to Cleveland, Detroit, and Philly, and DeWanna Bonner’s surprising release from the Fever leaves everyone scratching their heads. Another head scratcher- the skewed media coverage of the WNBA.  Plus, are the Knicks chasing Dawn Staley to be their next head coach? Being a women’s sports fan is a rollercoaster—good thing we love the ride.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.